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Declining Student Outcomes Spark Calls for EdTech Reform

9/19/2025

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For-profit education technology firms have profited despite declining student outcomes, including low reading and math scores and worsening mental health.
AI tools in classrooms may further harm cognitive and social skills, prompting calls for federal certification standards for EdTech.
Wake County Public Schools are creating AI policies, with teachers promoting responsible AI use.
Educators report increased AI-related cheating, leading to a focus on in-class assessments and verbal evaluations.
Schools are establishing guidelines to clarify acceptable AI use amid rising confusion over academic dishonesty.

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Story summary

For-profit education technology firms have profited despite declining student outcomes, including low reading and math scores and worsening mental health.
AI tools in classrooms may further harm cognitive and social skills, prompting calls for federal certification standards for EdTech.
Wake County Public Schools are creating AI policies, with teachers promoting responsible AI use.
Educators report increased AI-related cheating, leading to a focus on in-class assessments and verbal evaluations.
Schools are establishing guidelines to clarify acceptable AI use amid rising confusion over academic dishonesty.